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Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Steinigung des hl. Stephanus
Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Steinigung des hl. Stephanus is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Marx Reichlich. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Steinigung des hl.
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Subject & Meaning
As the central figure, Stephen represents the first Christian martyr, and the scene illustrates the biblical account of his execution by a mob throwing stones.
This religious panel painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, specifically the moment of his stoning. As the central figure, Stephen represents the first Christian martyr, and the scene illustrates the biblical account of his execution by a mob throwing stones. The work functions as a devotional image intended to evoke contemplation on faith and sacrifice.
Created for an altar dedicated to both Saint James and Saint Stephen, the panel serves as a visual narrative of Stephen's passion, reinforcing his role as a prototype of Christian witness through death.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1506 by Marx Reichlich, this religious panel painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen. The work is created using oil paint applied to a wood support. Physically, the panel measures 124.7 cm in height and 78.8 cm in width.
It is currently held within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, housed at the Alte Pinakothek. The available records confirm the medium and dimensions but do not provide specific details regarding the artist's handling, the current condition of the surface, or deeper formal stylistic analysis beyond its classification as a religious genre piece.
History & Provenance
The Stoning of Saint Stephen panel was created by Marx Reichlich in 1506, executed in oil on wood. The work belongs to the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is held at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The sources document the painting's creation date, medium, and current institutional ownership, but provide no further details regarding an earlier provenance chain, a specific patron, or the circumstances of the original commission.
The panel measures 124.7 cm in height by 78.8 cm in width. No information is available in the provided sources concerning prior ownership, acquisition history, or the context in which Reichlich received the commission.
The painting Steinigung des hl. Stephanus by Marx Reichlich is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It is located at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
The work, created in 1506, depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen and is executed in oil on wood. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available sources, nor is there recorded information regarding its exhibition history.
Overview
The Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Steinigung des hl. Stephanus is a wooden panel painting created by Austrian artist Marx Reichlich in 1506. It is a work of the Northern Renaissance, held in the Alte Pinakothek.
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Artist
Marx Reichlich (1460–1520) was an Austrian painter. Reichlich was a painter of primarily religious works. He painted a number of traditional scenes as commissions for churches, including "Adoration of the Magi", and…
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